El-Rufai Orders ‘Arrest, Prosecution’ Of Grouping Shiites In Kaduna

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has ordered security agencies in Kaduna State to arrest and prosecute members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (Shiites) found grouping anywhere around the state.

Governor El-Rufai said this in the light of reports of a recent face-off between Shiites members and security operatives in adjoining Kano State.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Samuel Aruwan, the governor warned that anyone who “marches in the state in the name of the outlawed IMN” would face prosecution.

“The Kaduna State Government has warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria to steer clear of the borders of the state,” said El-Rufai.

“Security agencies have been alerted to arrest and prosecute anyone found demonstrating or carrying out a procession within the state in the name of an outlawed group.

“The government will not shirk its duty to enforce the law and uphold order. Security agencies have been directed to mount surveillance in all parts of the state, especially in border communities. Procession from any state into Kaduna by members of an unlawful society is not allowed.

“Residents of the state are advised to alert security agencies to any procession by members of IMN in any part of the state, especially from Kaduna communities close to the borders of neighbouring states,” he said.